Learn, Connect, Thrive

You’ve likely heard of the Newmarket Chamber but you may not know all that we do. We’re a not-for-profit membershipbased business association that supports its members—typically business owners and operators— in a variety of ways. For example, we provide networking and learning opportunities, and also advocate on behalf of businesses at all levels of government.

We’re also a big part of the NeWmarket commuNity (iN fact, We’ve beeN here for more thaN 160 years)! Read on to discover more about us.

ONE

We Give Away Money!

Yes, you read that right! Since 2012, the Newmarket Chamber has operated Awesome Foundation Newmarket, and during that time it’s given away nearly $95,000 in grant money to help fund ideas that benefit youth in Newmarket. Talk about awesome! The chapter is part of the Awesome Foundation, a global initiative made up of autonomous chapters helping good things happen around the world. It’s actually not a foundation or even a charity for that matter. Instead, it’s more like a giving circle where 10 generous people known as trustees each donate $100 to form a $1,000 hassle-free, no-strings-attached grant that we give out most months. Over its existence in Newmarket, Awesome grants have helped fund a wide variety of initiatives. For example, grants have gone toward purchasing winter gear for kids in need and filling backpacks with school supplies. They’ve also helped fund lunch programs, brought birthday celebrations to children living in shelters, and so much more. Anyone (of any age) can apply— organizations, individuals and groups. The deadline is the 15th of each month. Learn more at newmarketchamber.ca/awesome.

Awesome in Action! Seen here, Emily Agnoluzzi, Barb Wallace and Jill Petrie from Girls Inc. in the organization’s new digs on Queen Street. The Awesome Foundation Newmarket grant they received has helped them make the most out of the two-storey space, including a kid-friendly basement revamp complete with craft room and kitchen.

TWO

We Help People Save Money

We’ve teamed up with FanSaves, a digital coupon platform that makes it easy to save on some of the products and services you use every day. Take advantage of all the deals participating members are offering! To get started, sign up at www.fansaves.com, download the app and follow the Newmarket Chamber.

THREE

We Recognize Businesses... And You Can Too

Showing your support for local businesses means a lot to them—especially these days. One of the ways to do that is by nominating them for the Business Excellence Awards. Each year, the awards celebrate businesses whose achievements or community involvement have made a positive difference. We think they’re so important that in 2020 we took them virtual! Head over to our website at newmarketchamber.ca to get your nomination in or for more details. Nomination deadline is April 16, 2021.

Eyes on Stonehaven took home the 2020 Professional Services of the Year Award. Seen here: Dr. Nameera Chagpar.

lEarN, CONNECT, THriVE

#CHOOSENEWMARKET

In 2020, the people of Newmarket showed their love for local businesses by shopping local, visiting patios, cheering on their favourite shops and making the decision to #StandApartTogether and #Choosenewmarket. Here are some of our favourite #Choosenewmarket facts from 2020!

INNOvATING TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES

At the beginning of the pandemic, the Economic Development office set up the Business Assistance Concierge program (BAC), in partnership with the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, Dedicated to helping businesses navigate funding, regulations and re-opening guidelines, MORE

THAN 100 BUSINESSES WORKED WITH A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER ON AN ONGOING BASIS TO DETERMINE THEIR NExT STEPS TOWARDS BUSINESS RECOVERY.

MORE PATIOS!

Nothing shouts summer more than dinner on a Newmarket patio. With the addition of temporary eating spaces in 2020, the new patios across the community meant that ALMOST 45% OF RESIDENTS

HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A PATIO WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK

OF THEIR HOME. This summer, you’ll be able to visit these patios and more. A list of outdoor eating areas that are open with enhanced safety measures can be found at Newmarket.ca/patios When residents were surveyed about their support for the patio program,

97% OF PEOPLE WERE IN FAVOUR OF CONTINUING AN ExPANDED PATIO PROGRAM IN 2021!

CHOOSE LOCAL

In 2020, the Town launched the Choose Newmarket directory. In December 2020 alone,

HOLIDAY SHOPPERS USED THE SITE 4,499 TIMES TO

FIND LOCAL GIFTS! As part

of Newmarket’s Choose Local campaign, we launched a contest asking the community to submit photos of how they

#CHOOSENEWMARKET

and boy, did this community deliver! We had over 335 photo submissions and were happy to give away some amazing prizes, including an autographed Connor McDavid jersey, and three $500 local shopping sprees to the winning Choose Local champions. Stay tuned for more ways to #CHOOSENEWMARKET

and win in 2021!

There’s a Place for You Here—Discover the people, great restaurants and stores, and the companies who call it home. Visit the Town of Newmarket at newmarket.ca/business.